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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 28 25 36 27 116
Houston RocketsRockets 24 29 23 36 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bucks squeaked past the Rockets 116-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bucks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.